CORRECTIONAL OFFICER LIEUTENANT - 70046061
State of Florida, Bowling Green, FL, United States
Minimum Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be a citizen of the United States.
Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must have completed the basic recruit training course for correctional officers and have one year of experience as a certified officer with the State of Florida.
Must not have received a suspension within the past 12 months.
Must not have received an involuntary demotion within the past 24 months.
Must not have received less than a 3.00 rating on a performance evaluation within the past 3 fiscal years.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Plan, organize, and coordinate the activities of all Correctional Officers and Correctional Officer Sergeants assigned to a shift.
Delegate post assignments, specific duty assignments, coordinate leave use, and ensure accurate completion of attendance and leave reports.
Work with employees to ensure proper security coverage.
Conduct periodic individual counseling with staff to outline problem areas and give additional duties or instructions.
May take or recommend non-appealable disciplinary action or recommend appealable disciplinary action to higher level management.
Supervise searches for contraband and make daily inspections of buildings and grounds.
Inspect the physical plant for security concerns and maintain proper sanitation standards.
Circulate throughout the institution observing officers’ performance.
Conduct performance evaluations.
Schedule and/or coordinate training programs for subordinates.
Conduct continuous training of subordinate staff in security procedures.
Supervise and coordinate body cavity searches as authorized.
Authorize non-emergency applications of force per DC Rule 33‑3.0065(3).
Supervise inmates at the level of risk they present; manage inmate housing areas, enforce rules and sanitation standards.
Transport inmates using approved restraints and observe relevant laws, policies and procedures.
Conduct accurate head counts, maintain custody and control over inmates at appointments outside the secured perimeter, and escort inmates within the secured perimeter.
Perform crisis intervention functions to include restraining violent or uncooperative inmates, defending persons against attack, and preventing escapes using approved deadly or non‑deadly force, restraints or other approved methods.
Provide emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters and accidents to include CPR, first aid, implementation of evacuation procedures, security of inmates and/or areas in accordance with the emergency situation.
Conduct inspections and visual and audio surveillance of persons, property, vehicles, building and outdoor areas.
Physically check doors, windows, gates, barred sections, fences and other areas to ensure proper security.
Attend mandatory and other training.
Perform other related duties as required.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1‑866‑663‑4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug‑Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.
Veterans’ Preference
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A‑7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be a citizen of the United States.
Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must have completed the basic recruit training course for correctional officers and have one year of experience as a certified officer with the State of Florida.
Must not have received a suspension within the past 12 months.
Must not have received an involuntary demotion within the past 24 months.
Must not have received less than a 3.00 rating on a performance evaluation within the past 3 fiscal years.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Plan, organize, and coordinate the activities of all Correctional Officers and Correctional Officer Sergeants assigned to a shift.
Delegate post assignments, specific duty assignments, coordinate leave use, and ensure accurate completion of attendance and leave reports.
Work with employees to ensure proper security coverage.
Conduct periodic individual counseling with staff to outline problem areas and give additional duties or instructions.
May take or recommend non-appealable disciplinary action or recommend appealable disciplinary action to higher level management.
Supervise searches for contraband and make daily inspections of buildings and grounds.
Inspect the physical plant for security concerns and maintain proper sanitation standards.
Circulate throughout the institution observing officers’ performance.
Conduct performance evaluations.
Schedule and/or coordinate training programs for subordinates.
Conduct continuous training of subordinate staff in security procedures.
Supervise and coordinate body cavity searches as authorized.
Authorize non-emergency applications of force per DC Rule 33‑3.0065(3).
Supervise inmates at the level of risk they present; manage inmate housing areas, enforce rules and sanitation standards.
Transport inmates using approved restraints and observe relevant laws, policies and procedures.
Conduct accurate head counts, maintain custody and control over inmates at appointments outside the secured perimeter, and escort inmates within the secured perimeter.
Perform crisis intervention functions to include restraining violent or uncooperative inmates, defending persons against attack, and preventing escapes using approved deadly or non‑deadly force, restraints or other approved methods.
Provide emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters and accidents to include CPR, first aid, implementation of evacuation procedures, security of inmates and/or areas in accordance with the emergency situation.
Conduct inspections and visual and audio surveillance of persons, property, vehicles, building and outdoor areas.
Physically check doors, windows, gates, barred sections, fences and other areas to ensure proper security.
Attend mandatory and other training.
Perform other related duties as required.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1‑866‑663‑4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug‑Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.
Veterans’ Preference
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A‑7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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